Suicidal Society

We hide our scars,
as if it makes us stronger
to mask how we truly feel.
Hiding away, because
we're sick of being told
that we're wrong,
that we're messed up.
We live fake lives
hiding behind masks
so that we don't stand out,
don't draw attention to ourselves.
Because only the "perfect"
are allowed the attention.
They say to be yourself
but when you do,
they rip you to shreds.
What life is this?
What Society do we live in,
that makes it okay
to tear someone down
just for being who they are?
Using religious texts
to justify their hate
yet desecrating on
the words of peace written.
Who are they to justify
what parts of their God
they should listen to?
Fighting among each other
and using long forgotten
words of wisdom
to try and condemn
their fellow man.
Turning truth into lies,
hiding their own
"imperfections"
and yet judging others.
What Society do we live in,
that praises these bullies,
and mocks the victim?
And when they can't take anymore
and they choose
to take their own life,
our Society spins a tale
of woe and sorrow.
Has the gall to ask why.
"Why did this happen?"
Blaming others and
ignoring the sick, horrible truth.
Ignoring that Society itself
killed the beauty inside them,
long before they took their own life.